Find happiness, live in His will

In the very beginning of Psalms we are told that "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night" (Psalms 1:1-2).

 

We are told that we must meditate on the law day and not, and if we pay attention to the Lord's instruction we will prosper and be blessed (Proverbs 16:20). Many people search their entire life for true happiness. Many people have all the material possessions of this earth available to them, yet no joy, no happiness. The question must be asked, where does true happiness and joy come from?

 

According to scripture, if we heed the law of the Lord and follow His will we will be blessed, and would that not be a cause for happiness? Spend time throughout the day reading His word and understanding His will for your life. Live in His will and obey His law and watch your gloomy days turn into happy ones.

 

Just another thought to consider.

 

T.J. Martin

Opelika, Al

 

 

Daily Priorities

This morning I was reading in the book of Mark and came across an interesting thought. I was reading in the Maxwell Leadership Bible and John Maxwell makes an interesting point in that Jesus didn't let others dictate His agenda. Many times throughout Jesus' ministry He left the "demands of His work to come apart and pray. He used this solitude to regain perspective and once more see the big picture." Jesus didn't set priorities based on fame or fortune, but rather his priorities came from His heavenly Father. In times when we may question what our role is in life or what direction we should be heading, we need to ask ourselves, where do our priorities come from? Do we take time daily to pray and look for guidance? Don't let others dictate your agenda; let us do as Jesus did and take time every day to escape the rigors of daily life and seek Him in prayer for guidance. Make it a priority.

 

Just another thought to consider.

 

T.J. Martin

Opelika, AL

Don't know about the Saints, but I like Drew Brees

Don't know about the Saints, but I like Drew Brees

 

So even though they beat my Colts, and now they should be on my forever dislike list (along with the Patriots, Chargers, and 49ers) I have found a reason to like the Saints. Drew Brees talks with  Jill Ewert, the editor of Sharing the Victory Magazine. He shares his story and his faith in Christ., check it out.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0buCfbFuHw

My favorite three 2010 Super Bowl ads

This year I had a personal interest in the super bowl. Even though my Colts didn't win, I'm glad they made it. I'll be looking for good things from them next season. With the super bowl come commercials. I'll have to say that I wasn't as impressed with the commercials this year as in previous years, but there were still some good ones. After much thought I have narrowed down my favorites to three company commercials: Volkswagen, Denny's, and Google.

 

T.J.'s Top Three Super Bowl Ads

 

1.      "Volkswagen's, 'Punching Game'" – This commercial is both genius and humorous. Stevie Wonder makes the commercial stand out at the end. It has a great "punch" line. A great commercial about a great game with some good humor. – Check it out: http://bit.ly/c3K3jL

 

2.      "Denny's, 'Chicken Warning'" – This comical commercial was well-planned and was made great with the fact that there were follow-up commercials. I love the chicken in outer space, and was Denny's sending a message by having the president being a chicken? Check  all of them out: http://bit.ly/dc3hh6    http://bit.ly/dfqHjs    http://bit.ly/dCP8Wn 

 

3.      "Google's 'Parisian Love'" – You had to be paying attention to this commercial, all the way through. Although it doesn't have a funny "punch" line or screaming chickens, it makes a good point. Google has become such an everyday part of our lives; many of us don't realize how much we may use it or how useful it is. For many of us, Google has become a vital part of our information gathering and our lives. Check it out: http://bit.ly/9tVk48

 

Other Favorites that didn't make the top 3:

    Snickers game with Betty White - http://bit.ly/bhMI1k

    Monster.com's Fiddling Beaver - http://bit.ly/bVdOx5

    Cars.com's Timothy Richman - http://bit.ly/ccCk1l

    Budweiser human bridge - http://bit.ly/dzy0IG

    Punxsutawney Polamalu - http://bit.ly/bKzLbt

 

T.J. Martin

Opelika, Al

A Psalm from my morning prayers

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;

Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Make me hear joy and gladness,

That the bones You have broken may rejoice.

Hide Your face from my sins,

And blot out all my iniquities.

Create in me a clean heart, O God,

And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Do not cast me away from Your presence,

And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,

And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.

Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,

And sinners shall be converted to You.

 

- Ps. 51:7-13